Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Provide the coordination of the flow of patients in and out of the SAU, ensuring that patient safety is a priority at all times and clinical care is of the highest standard.

Act in the Unit Managers absence and also support with delegated roles.

Coordinate and support the staff on duty on each shift, attend and support multiple ward rounds ensuring high standards of care and timely discharges.

Monitor and maintain high standards of care and complete audits which feed into the continuous improvement of the unit.

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.